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Bernard Durkan

Ireland · Official source

Memberships

  • · 33rd Dáil · 8 February 2020 – 8 November 2024
  • · 32nd Dáil · 10 March 2016 – 14 January 2020
  • · 31st Dáil · 9 March 2011 – 9 March 2016
  • · 30th Dáil · 14 June 2007 – 1 February 2011
  • · 29th Dáil · 6 June 2002 – 30 April 2007
  • · 28th Dáil · 26 June 1997 – 25 April 2002
  • · 27th Dáil · 14 December 1992 – 15 May 1997
  • · 26th Dáil · 29 June 1989 – 5 November 1992
  • · 25th Dáil · 10 March 1987 – 25 May 1989
  • · 24th Dáil · 14 December 1982 – 21 January 1987
  • · 16th Seanad · 13 May 1982 – 21 December 1982
  • · 22nd Dáil · 30 June 1981 – 27 February 1982

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Records

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Question· writtenPQ 112asked

112. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment whether an engineering qualification entitles a person (details supplied) to obtain employment in this jurisdiction in an engineering capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46023/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2024

112. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment whether an engineering qualification entitles a person (details supplied) to obtain employment in this jurisdiction in an engineering capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46023/24]

Question· writtenPQ 202asked

202. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the extent to which she and her Department continue to encourage all forms of the Arts including the stage and film industry, local voluntary groups and those interested in the promotion of the Arts at amateur and local level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46055/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2024

202. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the extent to which she and her Department continue to encourage all forms of the Arts including the stage and film industry, local voluntary groups and those interested in the promotion of the Arts at amateur and local level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46055/24]

Question· writtenPQ 87asked

87. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which he remains satisfied that Ireland, along with its European colleagues, continues on a positive trajectory in terms of fiscal policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46051/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2024

87. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which he remains satisfied that Ireland, along with its European colleagues, continues on a positive trajectory in terms of fiscal policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46051/24]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

102. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to what extent householders and farmers, twenty families in total, in the Lough Funshinagh, who are seriously disadvantaged by local flooding and road closures, can be compensated given their inability to carry out their normal daily functions (details supplied); whether some means can be found to ensure that such objections can be dealt with before more hardship occurs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46026/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2024

102. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to what extent householders and farmers, twenty families in total, in the Lough Funshinagh, who are seriously disadvantaged by local flooding and road closures, can be compensated given their inability to carry out their normal daily functions (details supplied); whether some means can be found to ensure that such objections can be dealt with before more hardship occurs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46026/24]

Question· writtenPQ 174asked

174. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if progress has been made regarding the location of a school place for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46032/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2024

174. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if progress has been made regarding the location of a school place for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46032/24]

Question· writtenPQ 175asked

175. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if and when a review of her circumstances might be undertaken to ensure all supports for a child with special needs can be granted (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46035/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2024

175. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if and when a review of her circumstances might be undertaken to ensure all supports for a child with special needs can be granted (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46035/24]

Question· writtenPQ 82asked

82. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he continues to observe inflationary tendencies in this economy, with particular reference to the need to identify their origin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46046/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2024

82. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he continues to observe inflationary tendencies in this economy, with particular reference to the need to identify their origin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46046/24]

Question· writtenPQ 84asked

84. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance whether he remains satisfied that the taxation system in this country is sufficiently broadly based to avoid dependency on any one sector to such an extent that it might become a threat to the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46048/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2024

84. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance whether he remains satisfied that the taxation system in this country is sufficiently broadly based to avoid dependency on any one sector to such an extent that it might become a threat to the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46048/24]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

80. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the ongoing effect of Brexit on the economic performance in this jurisdiction as well as in other EU member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46044/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2024

80. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the ongoing effect of Brexit on the economic performance in this jurisdiction as well as in other EU member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46044/24]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

77. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which credit remains available to small and medium-sized enterprises, with particular challenges being faced by these enterprises currently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46041/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2024

77. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which credit remains available to small and medium-sized enterprises, with particular challenges being faced by these enterprises currently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46041/24]

Question· writtenPQ 88asked

88. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied that revised European taxation rules will apply in such a way to not dissuade foreign direct investment here. [36709/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2024

88. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied that revised European taxation rules will apply in such a way to not dissuade foreign direct investment here. [36709/24]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

86. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he continues to maintain contact with the relevant authorities in Northern Ireland with a view to achieving maximum co-operation and benefit throughout the island of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46050/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2024

86. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he continues to maintain contact with the relevant authorities in Northern Ireland with a view to achieving maximum co-operation and benefit throughout the island of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46050/24]

Question· writtenPQ 85asked

85. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which he and his Department can influence and co-ordinate fiscal matters in such a way as to support and encourage growth and development throughout the island of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46049/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2024

85. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which he and his Department can influence and co-ordinate fiscal matters in such a way as to support and encourage growth and development throughout the island of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46049/24]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

79. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which house price inflation here is likely to affect economic performance in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46043/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2024

79. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which house price inflation here is likely to affect economic performance in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46043/24]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

56. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance to outline his proposals to address the important issues now arising and likely to present a challenge in the future to family households and the productive/caring sectors as required and necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45467/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2024

56. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance to outline his proposals to address the important issues now arising and likely to present a challenge in the future to family households and the productive/caring sectors as required and necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45467/24]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

18. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport whether arrangements could be made for the Naas-Blanchardstown bus service to extend to facilitating day patients at Blanchardstown Hospital by way of bus stops in or near campus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46020/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2024

18. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport whether arrangements could be made for the Naas-Blanchardstown bus service to extend to facilitating day patients at Blanchardstown Hospital by way of bus stops in or near campus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46020/24]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

78. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which measures introduced in this jurisdiction to combat such issues as inflation, here and-or throughout the eurozone, are being successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46042/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2024

78. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which measures introduced in this jurisdiction to combat such issues as inflation, here and-or throughout the eurozone, are being successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46042/24]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

55. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance to indicate the extent to which this country’s economy continues on a stable footing, notwithstanding any potential threat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45466/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2024

55. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance to indicate the extent to which this country’s economy continues on a stable footing, notwithstanding any potential threat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45466/24]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

76. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which the insurance industry here remains competitive when compared with insurance costs throughout the European Union notwithstanding any national difference that may apply; the work in hand to reduce the cost of insurance across all sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46040/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2024

76. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which the insurance industry here remains competitive when compared with insurance costs throughout the European Union notwithstanding any national difference that may apply; the work in hand to reduce the cost of insurance across all sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46040/24]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

75. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance whether consideration might be given to a change in the way investment funds interact with consumers with particular reference to those funds who have bought impaired mortgages at a lower than face value rate, but who continue to exert pressure on the borrower for the full face value of the loan including arrears and interest; if consideration might be given to settlement nearest to price they bought the loan for notwithstanding moral hazard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46028/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2024

75. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance whether consideration might be given to a change in the way investment funds interact with consumers with particular reference to those funds who have bought impaired mortgages at a lower than face value rate, but who continue to exert pressure on the borrower for the full face value of the loan including arrears and interest; if consideration might be given to settlement nearest to price they bought the loan for notwithstanding moral hazard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46028/24]

Question· writtenPQ 81asked

81. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which he and his Department continue to monitor the activities of investment funds here, with particular reference to the need to ensure that their activities are strictly in accordance with their operational licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46045/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2024

81. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which he and his Department continue to monitor the activities of investment funds here, with particular reference to the need to ensure that their activities are strictly in accordance with their operational licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46045/24]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

203. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the extent to which opportunities continue to exist for philanthropists to engage in and support the Arts nationally and locally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46056/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2024

203. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the extent to which opportunities continue to exist for philanthropists to engage in and support the Arts nationally and locally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46056/24]

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